It's a neat vintage amp, but not for $450. Garnets are great amps for the right price, but there's too many guys out there trying to use the BTO association with the brand to squeeze more money out of it.

With that being said, the amp in question isn't really a "branded" amp. It was one of Gar Gillies amps that was rebranded and sold by another company, like tubes are today. There are lots of those amps around, Garnet even has a list of them here, so don't feel like you have to jump on "the Coolest vintage tube amp on kijiji!".

Thanks Jhachey, I really appreciate the advice. I think I will pass on it. Do you know anything about the tone of the Gibson? Would it work for what I wana play? Also, maybe a suggested price on what I could haggle the guy down too fairly?

I've got a Garnet "United" Stencil amp. I think it was designed for bass but I use it as a guitar amp.

It's a pretty big amp, but you can really crank it. When my old band used to practice in my garage we'd dime the volume and it would sing like crazy.

Problem is, when the tubes died out and I got a tech to look at it they said the repair would cost something like $250 for tubes, cleaning, 3 prong grounded cable, etc. That's basically worth more than the amp in today's market. I'll probably get around to getting it repaired sometime soon when I have the money.

As far as haggling, check for tears in the tolex/speaker cloth, thats always good for $20-$50 off. Do a little bit of research into th amp and find out what may or may not be original on this particular amp.

But don't feel like you have to haggle. If the amp is worth $400, give the dude $400. You would want the same consideration when it comes time to sell some of your gear.